Who plans on actually getting the GeForce 3?

MacaroneePenguin · 02-27-2001, 07:59 AM

Like the topic says....

When GeForce 3 comes out for PC, who actually, truthfully, plans on getting one??

helius · 02-27-2001, 10:24 AM

If they're priced at how much their mac versions are ($600+ ?), they don't really have to sell that many of them.

Jeffbx · 02-27-2001, 11:03 AM

Yeah, in a few months when they're $99

Aristo · 02-27-2001, 11:34 AM

Not me. So far the games runs pretty smooth with GeForce2 GTS. Until the software starts to catch up and utilize those "next-generation" feature, I will stick with my old trusty GeForce2.

clutchy · 03-04-2001, 10:27 PM

as far as i know the gf2 just came out a little while ago, well maybe a long while ago in the computer upgrade scheme, but i wouldn't describe it as "old", trusty, hell yes but old i don't think so.

Aristo · 03-04-2001, 11:51 PM

In the computer world, everything that happens in yesterday is considered "old". [grin]

colour · 03-05-2001, 06:08 AM

$600 on a vidcard? Insane, poor investment for those on a budget. Im waiting for the next radeon line.

Hiro · 03-05-2001, 08:02 AM

i think im gonna hold off til they are about $200.

my gf2 mx is running great. so im not complaining.

Troy · 03-05-2001, 10:42 PM

WOAH WOAH WOAH people slow down now you must look at all the infromatin here lets start now I currently own a Geforce 2 GTS I must say that this card rocks but back when they had the VIper v550 That card even does the graphics really good...But you have to dive into your system more like see what technology you currently utilize in your system I knwo the price is very high for that card but if you currently own a DDR ram system with the athlon it might be a smart investment the card is actually made to be a top performer with the Pc2100 ram wich is also a good couple with the 266 FSB processor if you might be able to get this sytem or you already own one then you will might wnat to llok into getting a Geforce 3 I am getting one I ahve the pc2100 ram and AMD athlon 266 FSB processor if you also look at some of the information out for it you might understand that the new Hyper-Z wich came out in the ATI card is nwo implemented within the Geforce 3 and the full compatibility with DirectX 8 is a major plus now ATI said that there card was compatible with DirectX 8 but they did not mention to what extent if you look at it the new card should have complete and unbelievable powere under the hood heck go look at the new Asus card in their news section look at the picture it has a heatsink the size of a house! Just a little information to get you gys thinking about all this new techno...no...logy yeah that is the word that goes into a dohiky called a ....wait a minute i know...give me a second...oh SHINY TV SCREEN THINGY!...no that isnt it...COMPUTER!

Speedfreak · 03-08-2001, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeffbx
Yeah, in a few months when they're $99

Heh... sure. The GeForce 2 GTS is not even available at that price, yet (If you prove me wrong, that would be great

) and it has been longer than a few months.

clutchy · 03-09-2001, 05:04 AM

that was a joke man and theyre 170 or less for a pro right now, trust me they'll get down there.

Burzhui · 03-09-2001, 03:17 PM

Guys quick question,
What are your framerates with a GeForce 2 64 ddr ram for let's say Quake 3 or Unreal Tourny. I just want to check cause i'm getting like 85-90 anybody can let me know cause i'd like to overclock the sucker if possible.

clutchy · 03-09-2001, 03:29 PM

what res? and what's your processor? i think u should be getting more than that

Speedfreak · 03-10-2001, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by clutchy
that was a joke man and theyre 170 or less for a pro right now, trust me they'll get down there.

Well, of course they will get to that point, but not in a few months, but then that, or course, is why it was a joke.

sbp · 03-10-2001, 05:44 AM

As the owner of a GTS and 32 meg DDR Radeon I currently have no plans to get a GF3.

After the GF3 comes out the prices on GTS's, Pro's and Ultra's will go down.

The Radeon, GeForce 2 and V5 are DirectX8 compatible not compliant. The Radeon although it is a great card and the most feature rich videocard currently on the market card is not DirectX 8 complaint.

To be fully complaint a videocard must fully implement and perform the pixel and vertex shader standards. The first videocard to be DirectX8 compliant will be [drumroll please] the GeForce 3.

DirectX 8 won't be used for quite a while in games. By the time DirectX 8 is commonly used there will be faster videocards on the market. Hell even Doom 3 is not supposed to be out until 2002.

My advice is to wait to fall to buy a new videocard unless you have a crappy videocard {V3 3500} like hapoo does. The Radeon 2 will be out. The fall should see the relase of the NV25-a higher speed NV20 in the fall with a .13 micron fab size. Kyro's next generation part codenamed STG5000 is being worked on. Maybe even Matrox will finally release the G800.

02-27-2001, 07:59 AM	#1
MacaroneePenguin Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 148	Like the topic says.... When GeForce 3 comes out for PC, who actually, truthfully, plans on getting one?? __________________ i can fly as good as i swim!

03-05-2001, 06:08 AM	#7
colour Ensign Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 28	probably not... $600 on a vidcard? Insane, poor investment for those on a budget. Im waiting for the next radeon line. __________________ Arise from your GRAVE!

03-05-2001, 08:02 AM	#8
Hiro Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,654	not likely i think im gonna hold off til they are about $200. my gf2 mx is running great. so im not complaining. __________________ -Corsec-

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Burzhui hot in velour pants Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York City Posts: 9,198	Guys quick question, What are your framerates with a GeForce 2 64 ddr ram for let's say Quake 3 or Unreal Tourny. I just want to check cause i'm getting like 85-90 anybody can let me know cause i'd like to overclock the sucker if possible. __________________ ____________________ IF A FAT GIRL FALLS IN THE WOODS DO THE TREES LAUGH?

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02-27-2001, 10:24 AM	#2
helius Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Washington DC Posts: 798	If they're priced at how much their mac versions are ($600+ ?), they don't really have to sell that many of them.

02-27-2001, 11:03 AM	#3
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Yeah, in a few months when they're $99

02-27-2001, 11:34 AM	#4
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,581	Not me. So far the games runs pretty smooth with GeForce2 GTS. Until the software starts to catch up and utilize those "next-generation" feature, I will stick with my old trusty GeForce2.

03-04-2001, 10:27 PM	#5
clutchy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 2,863	as far as i know the gf2 just came out a little while ago, well maybe a long while ago in the computer upgrade scheme, but i wouldn't describe it as "old", trusty, hell yes but old i don't think so.

03-04-2001, 11:51 PM	#6
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,581	In the computer world, everything that happens in yesterday is considered "old". [grin]

03-05-2001, 10:42 PM	#9
Troy Ensign Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Iowa, Des Miones Posts: 16	WOAH WOAH WOAH people slow down now you must look at all the infromatin here lets start now I currently own a Geforce 2 GTS I must say that this card rocks but back when they had the VIper v550 That card even does the graphics really good...But you have to dive into your system more like see what technology you currently utilize in your system I knwo the price is very high for that card but if you currently own a DDR ram system with the athlon it might be a smart investment the card is actually made to be a top performer with the Pc2100 ram wich is also a good couple with the 266 FSB processor if you might be able to get this sytem or you already own one then you will might wnat to llok into getting a Geforce 3 I am getting one I ahve the pc2100 ram and AMD athlon 266 FSB processor if you also look at some of the information out for it you might understand that the new Hyper-Z wich came out in the ATI card is nwo implemented within the Geforce 3 and the full compatibility with DirectX 8 is a major plus now ATI said that there card was compatible with DirectX 8 but they did not mention to what extent if you look at it the new card should have complete and unbelievable powere under the hood heck go look at the new Asus card in their news section look at the picture it has a heatsink the size of a house! Just a little information to get you gys thinking about all this new techno...no...logy yeah that is the word that goes into a dohiky called a ....wait a minute i know...give me a second...oh SHINY TV SCREEN THINGY!...no that isnt it...COMPUTER!

03-09-2001, 05:04 AM	#11
clutchy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 2,863	that was a joke man and theyre 170 or less for a pro right now, trust me they'll get down there.

03-09-2001, 03:29 PM	#13
clutchy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 2,863	what res? and what's your processor? i think u should be getting more than that

03-10-2001, 05:44 AM	#15
sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,037	As the owner of a GTS and 32 meg DDR Radeon I currently have no plans to get a GF3. After the GF3 comes out the prices on GTS's, Pro's and Ultra's will go down. The Radeon, GeForce 2 and V5 are DirectX8 compatible not compliant. The Radeon although it is a great card and the most feature rich videocard currently on the market card is not DirectX 8 complaint. To be fully complaint a videocard must fully implement and perform the pixel and vertex shader standards. The first videocard to be DirectX8 compliant will be [drumroll please] the GeForce 3. DirectX 8 won't be used for quite a while in games. By the time DirectX 8 is commonly used there will be faster videocards on the market. Hell even Doom 3 is not supposed to be out until 2002. My advice is to wait to fall to buy a new videocard unless you have a crappy videocard {V3 3500} like hapoo does. The Radeon 2 will be out. The fall should see the relase of the NV25-a higher speed NV20 in the fall with a .13 micron fab size. Kyro's next generation part codenamed STG5000 is being worked on. Maybe even Matrox will finally release the G800.

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